]]>0NFL Workout Updates: 9/24/18https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/nfl-workout-updates-92418
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/nfl-workout-updates-92418#respondTue, 25 Sep 2018 02:52:52 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=119683Today’s workout updates are below. There were some notable names, including veteran quarterback Landry Jones, who was released by the Steelers at final cuts.

Looks like the Browns are searching for defensive help, working out a slew of players on that side of the ball. Jones working out for the Patriots is interesting, as he isn’t really young enough to be seen as a developmental project, and Brian Hoyer is entrenched as Tom Brady‘s backup.

]]>0Eagles Cut Down To 53https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/eagles-release-markus-wheaton-kamar-aiken-cut-down-to-53
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/eagles-release-markus-wheaton-kamar-aiken-cut-down-to-53#commentsSat, 01 Sep 2018 20:38:15 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=117081The Eagles’ receiving corps became a bit younger on Saturday. Two veterans brought in as possible depth pieces — Markus Wheaton and Kamar Aiken — were informed they will be released.

So was potential secondary cog De’Vante Bausby and rookie UDFA running back Josh Adams, given one of this year’s largest guarantees among the undrafted contingent. Philadelphia also placed safety Chris Maragos on its Reserve/PUP list, shelving him for at least six weeks.

Here are the players the Eagles will not be including on their initial 2018 53-man roster:

]]>1Eagles Notes: Foles, Bryant, Shittuhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/05/eagles-nick-foles-dez-bryant
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/05/eagles-nick-foles-dez-bryant#respondTue, 29 May 2018 19:40:54 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=108828A recent reported indicated that the Browns had offered the Eagles the 35th pick in the 2018 draft for Nick Foles at some point this offseason before they ultimately ended up trading for Tyrod Taylor. The report stated that the Eagles approached Foles with the deal, that Foles shot it down, and so the Eagles turned it down out of respect for his wishes.

Foles is now pushing back on that claim, saying there’s no truth to it. Foles said he “didn’t turn down any trade” and added that the first time he heard of the proposed deal was when people started texting him about the article (Twitter link via The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Zach Berman).

If the trade was indeed offered by the Browns and considered by the Eagles and it was not shot down by Foles, it’s an indicator that the Eagles are confident in the health of Carson Wentz as he continues to work his way back from a torn ACL.

Here’s some more news on the Eagles as they continue OTAs:

Despite Dez Bryant‘s stated desire to continue playing in the NFC East, it doesn’t seem like the Eagles will be bringing him in. Although the Eagles traded Torrey Smith and Alshon Jeffery will miss the entire offseason with a shoulder injury, Bryant isn’t a realistic option according to NJ.com’s Eliot Shorr-Parks. Parks writes that the odds of Bryant being brought in are “slim”, in part due to the team’s signing of Mike Wallace to help replace Smith.

Parks also notes that backup defensive tackle Aziz Shittu has been a standout at OTAs so far, and that he’s rapidly helping his stock. Shittu made several great plays during today’s OTA session, and Parks believes his chances of making the roster improved on Tuesday.

]]>0NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/2/17https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/01/nfl-reservefutures-contracts-1217
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/01/nfl-reservefutures-contracts-1217#commentsTue, 03 Jan 2017 02:22:41 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=48816Here are today’s reserve/futures contract signings from around the NFL. These deals will go into effect on the first day of the 2017 league year, with players joining their respective clubs’ offseason 90-man rosters.

Tennessee Titans

]]>1Sunday NFL Transactions: NFC Easthttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/sunday-nfl-transactions-nfc-east
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/sunday-nfl-transactions-nfc-east#commentsMon, 05 Sep 2016 14:10:49 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=36887Listed below are the Sunday roster moves for the four NFC East teams. Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline yesterday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters, claiming players off waivers or signing guys who clear waivers. Those transactions for the Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, and Redskins are noted below.

Additionally, as of 12:00pm CT today, teams can begin constructing their 10-man practice squads. You can check out our glossary entry on practice squads to brush up on those changes, as well as all the other guidelines that govern the 10-man units, whose players practice with the team but aren’t eligible to suit up on Sundays.

Here are Sunday’s NFC East transactions, which will continue to be updated throughout the day (all links go to Twitter unless noted otherwise):

As Shorr-Parks observes, Gause’s release indicates that the club is prepared to open the season with only five linebackers, unless a trade is in the works.

Zach Links contributed to this post.

]]>0East Notes: Wilkerson, Eagles, Giantshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/east-notes-wilkerson-eagles-giants
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/east-notes-wilkerson-eagles-giants#respondSun, 12 Jun 2016 16:27:47 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=29987Last month, our Zach Links observed that Jets standout defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson could hurt his leverage for a long-term deal if he were to report to the club prior to July 15, the deadline for signing his franchise tag tender. However, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that Wilkerson was spotted in the team’s locker room last week, and his appearances at One Jets Drive have not been infrequent. Of course, we learned yesterday that Wilkerson is not expected to draw a long-term offer from the Jets anytime soon, so it could be that the 2015 Pro Bowler simply does not see any harm in making use of the team facility and staying in touch with his teammates.

Now let’s take a look at a few more notes from the league’s east divisions:

The top of the Eagles‘ depth chart at defensive tackle looks pretty good, with Fletcher Cox and Bennie Logan stabilizing the interior of the team’s D-line. But beyond that, Dave Zangaro of CSNPhilly.com says the picture gets pretty murky, as players like Beau Allen and Taylor Hart appear better-suited to a 3-4 defensive front, and new acquisition Derrick Lott was unable to stick with Tampa Bay last season. As Zangaro observes, that means that at least one of the Eagles’ three undrafted free agent DTs–Aziz Shittu, Destiny Vaeao, and Connor Wujciak–have a real shot at cracking the club’s roster. Vaeao and Wujciak were very impressive in spring workouts, Zangaro notes.

Eagles rookie cornerback Jalen Mills fell to the seventh round of this year’s draft due to injury and maturity concerns, but thus far, he is making the case for significant regular season playing time. As Andrew Kulp of CSNPhilly.com writes, Mills has impressed coaches and teammates alike with his excellent performance in offseason workouts, and there is a real chance he could wind up as the team’s primary nickel corner.

John Munson of NJ.com offers 10 takeaways from Giants OTAs as the team prepares for minicamp. For instance, he says that Andre Williams performed surprisingly well during OTAs after transforming his body in the offseason, but Munson believes the team will have major pass rush concerns despite the splashy addition of Olivier Vernon.

Earlier today, we learned that the Dolphins have contingency plans just in case Reshad Jones makes the surprising decision to hold out.

]]>0Eagles Agree To Terms With 16 UDFAshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-16-udfas
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-16-udfas#respondThu, 05 May 2016 21:47:42 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=28939The Eagles are the latest NFL team to announce their undrafted free agent class, tweeting out the names of 16 new additions to their roster today. Philadelphia’s list of rookie free agents includes four wide receivers, three defensive tackles, and a pair of running backs. Here’s the full breakdown: